Quantity Surveyor / Contract Executive

Tatt Yow Building Systems; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatt Yow Building Systems is seeking a Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration professional to support commercial performance from tender through final account settlement. You will manage cost documentation, prepare estimates, and monitor project expenditure to help deliver financially successful projects.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, prepare procurement documentation, and assist in cost reports and cash flow forecasts.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical ability essential.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills required.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and Bills of Quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, cost estimates, and Bills of Quantities.
• Take-off and measure construction works from drawings and specs.
• Submit monthly progress claims, VO, and final accounts.
• Evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers; prepare cost comparisons.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare payment recommendations; verify subcontractors' progress claims.
• Maintain project cost records and correspondences.
• Attend site meetings and verify progress and quantities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Contract Administration degree

Tools

Glodon Cubicost

MS Office

Job description

Join a construction project team in a quantity surveying and contract administration role, supporting commercial performance from tender preparation through final account settlement. You will manage cost documentation, evaluate commercial submissions, monitor project expenditure and coordinate with project stakeholders to help deliver financially successful projects.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and submit tender documents, quotations, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimates.

Carry out quantity take-off and measurement of construction works based on drawings and specifications.

Prepare and submit monthly progress claims, variation orders (VO), final accounts and other contractual documentation.

Evaluate subcontractors' and suppliers' quotations, negotiate pricing and prepare cost comparisons.

Monitor project costs, budgets, material usage and financial performance to ensure cost efficiency.

Verify subcontractors' progress claims and prepare payment recommendations.

Identify, evaluate and prepare claims for additional works and variations.

Liaise with clients, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.

Maintain proper records of project costs, contracts, claims, payment certificates and correspondence.

Assist in procurement, material sourcing and preparation of purchase orders.

Attend site meetings and conduct site measurements to verify work progress and quantities.

Assist in preparing project cost reports, cash flow forecasts and final account settlements.

Perform other quantity surveying and contract administration duties as assigned by management.

What we're looking for

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration or a related discipline.

Experience in quantity take-off, cost estimation, progress claims, variation orders and final accounts.

Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and commercial documentation.

Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities.

Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate project records.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quantity surveying or cost management software is advantageous.

Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Experience in using Glodon Cubicost